Games: PS2 Makai Kingdom: Mini Review

Makai Kingdom is the latest of Nippon Ichi's hardcore strategy rpgs. It tells the story of Lord Zetta, an overly egotistical Overlord attempting to regain his netherworld back after failing to halt its prophesized downfall by Pram The Oracle, another Overlord.

This latest iteration of the same strategy rpg/leveling formula, employed in such titles as Disgaea and Phantom Brave, is back and better than ever; Even though it features the "gridless" movement system and invite system of Phantom Brave, Makai Kingdom also brings back the Reincarnation and item world feature of Disgaea and also adds a new strategy element to the mix in the form of summoning or "inviting" buildings into battle which gives boost to characters housed within.

The voice acting in English is the best i have heard (no need to switch to Jap unless youre really hardcore into jap voice acting) and the story and characters are hilarious. Nippon Ichi doesnt break new ground with Makai Kingdom (known as Phantom Kingdom in the US) but for the hardcore srpg crowd, this is a must have title.

I just wish that Nippon Ichi earns a lot of $$$$ so that it could start building other franchises and maybe redefine a genre the way they did with Disgaea: HOD.


edit aug 4, 2005:
Just finished the game last night.
highest char e lvl 85 (twice reincarnated/transmigrated) with some level 50's

Birthday ko ngayon!

....ok tapos na. happy birthday den ke Joey Climaco at Celina Esteban.

Games: Gamecube,Gameboy,GameOn!

Voila! Kiven's Bday items:

• Gamecube Indigo Unit and Controller
  
• Black GBA SP
  
• Wavebird Wireless Controller
  
• 256Mb Flash Cart
  
• 251 and 59 block Memory Cards
  
• Animal Crossing
  
• Paper Mario
  
• Zelda WindWaker
  
• Metroid Prime
  
• Super Mario Sunshine
  

Pahinga ka muna PS2.hehe.
Oh and i wasnt even aware of Joey Alarilla's @Play column sa Inq7.net site linking to this blog until i saw the incoming traffic reports, (April 9, 2005 pa ito hehe):
http://news.inq7.net/infotech/index.php?index=2&story_id=32807&col=51.

Currently im not playing as much World of Warcraft and Guild Wars as i used too; add to the fact pag dumating Civilization 4 at The mOvies ill have much less time to play online. Tsk dami ko pa naipon na gold/items sa WoW.

The return of Philweavers.net !

My Philweavers profile http://www.philweavers.net/users/profile/userid/1068/

What D&D Character Are You?

I Am A: Lawful Neutral Human Fighter Ranger

Alignment:
Lawful Neutral characters believe in the triumph of law and order above all else. It does not matter whether the leader is for good or evil; the leader will be followed, because the order they provide is the most important thing.

Race:
Humans are the 'average' race. They have the shortest life spans, and because of this, they tend to avoid the racial prejudices that other races are known for. They are also very curious and tend to live 'for the moment'.

Primary Class:
Fighters are the warriors. They use weapons to accomplish their goals. This isn't to say that they aren't intelligent, but that they do, in fact, believe that violence is frequently the answer.

Secondary Class:
Rangers are the defenders of nature and the elements. They are in tune with the Earth, and work to keep it safe and healthy.

Deity:
Helm is the Lawful Neutral god of guardians and protectors. His followers believe in vigilance and preparedness, and are always ready for whatever confronts them. They wear plate mail, sometimes with gold embossing, with an open eye set into the breastplate, and an open-faced helmet. Helm's symbol is an open eye in a gauntlet.

Find out What D&D Character Are You?, courtesy of NeppyMan (e-mail)

The Kumbalerfu Basketball Online Simulation League is coming back!

Yep. The KBL is coming back. Head over to http://www.pisay96.com/cms to learn more. Registration Required. Pisay96 Diliman Only. Details of the new Rules and Regulations will be posted soon. Currently running on the most current FBB engine, Updated Draft files being acquired. Copyright 2005.

Currently....Previously......

1. Playing Valkyrie Profile and Romance of the 3 Kingdoms 10 on the PS2. Waiting for Grafitti Kingdom and Makai Kingdom.
2. Looking for a Nintendo DS and an EZ-Flash2 Cart. If you find any in stores, let me know where and how much.
3. Downloaded a GTA San Andreas and a World of Warcraft Theme for my k700i.
4. Bought Grace a Mp3 Player with Fm radio and expandable mmc/sd slot.

Update: Just finished ROTK 10 in 11 hours playing time with about 50percent unlock rate. Hoping to learn 30 skills to unlock all the skills for new characters.Damn number crunching simulators.w00t!

Putanginang Rally yan.......

Nahihirapan lang taong bayan.
Naghihirap ang pilipinas hinde lang dahil corrupt ang presidente, hinde den anghel ang mga tao na nasa gobyerno. Pati karaniwang mamamayan e walang disiplina, lahat inaasa sa gobyerno. Andaming anak pero di naman kaya. Andaming bisyo kaya kelangang gumawa ng masama para masustentuhan ito.

Nagun potah me rally nanaman. Pede naman sa Malacanang pero kung san madaming nagtratrabaho eh dun pa mag papasikat. Tama na ang papogi.

Napaka biased kse ng movement na ito laban ke Gloria. Ang mga nangunguna sa mga rally sa kanya eh mga taong gustong pumalit sa kanya o gustong sumisip sa taong papalit sa kanya. I dont care kung sino ipalit ke gloria pero kung hinde si Noli De Castro ang ipapalit e kalokohan na itong nangyayari sa atin.Si Noli ang legal na successor at kung siya maggiging presidente e dapat lahat tayo tulungan sya. pero hinde e kung sino nasa puesto e titirahin para makuha puesto nya.

Yung mga nagpapasikat sa Tv na iniinterview e mga taong nakakaamoy ng posisyon kung sakaling ang oposisyon ang umakyat sa puesto. Kung magpapalit ng presidente e gawin sa tama at legal na paraan, HINDE SA PARAAN NA GUSTO NI SUSAN ROCES,NI PING LACSON O NI PIMENTEL O NG CABINET MEMBERS. Selfishness.

Tanga kasi pilipino eh. Sobra. Andami pang nagmamalinis.

Eto na formula ng Pinoy para magpalit ng presidente:
1. Get a wiretap of some incriminating content against the incumbent or bring up the jueteng scandal.
2. Submit it to congress and bring out different personalities declaring the evidence as his or hers.Blow it up in the Media
3. Gather followers of losing presidential candidates and distribute so called evidence. Try to get the military and former leaders to join the cause.Create confusion in the Cabinet by cutting deals and playing up the MORALLY UNFIT label.Use the Media to attack the capacity of the incumbent.
4. Mag Rally kasama ang mga oposisyon na senador, congressmen, sector leaders declaring the incumbent as morally unfit.
5. Once incumbent steps down or goes to prison, allocate government posts to friends and supporters.
6. Repeat and Rinse. Filipinos get screwed once again.

KAHIT PA PINAKAMAGALING NA TAO ANG PRESIDENTE NATIN, KUNG ANG PILIPINO E TANGA, MADALING MABILI ANG PANININDIGAN,TAMAD,BALIMBING e WALANG MANGYAYARI SA ATIN.

WWE: Here comes the Pain....again!

http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/lesnar. Seems like Brock has finally come to his senses after a failed stint to enter professional football. Quote: “I had some maturing to do. There comes a time in everybody’s life when you have to grow up,” said Lesnar. Unquote. Last time we saw him was at Wrestlemania XX against Goldberg. Batista vs Brock. Sounds good to me.

Constantino Simon Alcasid (1928-2005)

I was away for a couple of days because my grandfather died due to complications brought about by his gouty arthritis. He was with family when he passed away. His mind was sharp but his body was weakening as the days gone by. Im just really glad i got a chance to talk to him before he died.

I hope you find peace, 'dy.